Endoscopic assessment of tympanic membrane and audiological evaluation of middle ear function in children with cleft palate -a one year cross sectional study

Abstract

Objectives: 1. To assess the functional status of middle ear in children with cleft palate. 2. To assess the grade of retraction of tympanic membrane in children with cleft palate using Sade and Tos classification. Methods:  A one-year study was undertaken and Children with cleft palate are clinically assessed, followed by grading of tympanic membrane retraction by otoendoscopy, using Sade and Tos classification.  Evaluation of middle ear function done by Pure Tone Audiometry and Tympanometry.  The results are gathered and assessed for grade of tympanic membrane retraction, middle ear pressure and degree of hearing loss.